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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.22, 648.41 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.22, 648.41 and 158.49 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.22 : 648.41 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.22/648.41 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.22x = 648.41 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.22x = 102,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,766.50/432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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